1(10)Fjällräven Code of Conduct
For Fjällräven International AB it is important to take responsibility. In order tomake our position clear to our suppliers we have set up a Code of Conduct.
The Fjällräven Code of Conduct is a mandatory and non-negotiablerequirement that all of our suppliers, including their subcontractors andbusiness partners, must follow. Throughout the Code of Conduct, the term
“supplier” and “factory” is used, standing as universal terms for our suppliers,
subcontractors and business partners and their premises.
The Code forms the basis for our business relationships and is therefore an
integral component of our agreement with suppliers. Fjällräven expects
suppliers to make improvements when the Code of Conduct standards are not
met and to develop sustainable mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance. We
offer support and training in how to implement the Code. Fjällräven reserves theright to amend or modify the Fjällräven Code of Conduct at any time.
The Fjällräven Code of Conduct is based on the FLA Workplace Code of Conductand current international reference documents and standards, including- The United Nations Global Compact,- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights,- The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on
Fundamental Principles and Rights to work,- The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development,- The United Nations Convention Against Corruption,- The UN Convention on The Right of the Child,- The European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for
Farming Purposes, and- The European Convention for the Protection of Animals during
International Transport and the Council Regulation on the protection ofanimals during transport.

1. Legal requirements
Our general rule is that our suppliers must, in all their activities, comply with therelevant and applicable national laws in the country in which they are operating.
Should any of the following requirements by Fjällräven be in violation of thenational law in any country or territory, the law in that country take precedence
over the Fjällräven Code of Conduct. In such cases immediate reporting toFjällräven is mandatory in order to decide on how to proceed.
It is important to understand that the requirements of Fjällräven may not belimited to the requirements set forth by national law. When legal requirements
are less strict than the Code, it is always the Fjällräven Code of Conduct thatapplies to our suppliers. Suppliers shall apply the highest standards at all times.

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1.1 Corruption, Extortion, Embezzlement and Bribery
We trust that excellence of our products is the key to our business success.
Therefore, we will deal with all our customers, suppliers and government
agencies in a straightforward manner and in compliance with international antibribery standards and local anti-corruption and bribery laws. This includes any
transaction that might appear to be arranged for granting concessions or
benefits.
Corruption or bribery, extortion, and embezzlement, including any payment
or other form of benefit conferred on any government official for the purpose of
influencing decision making in violation of law, are strictly prohibited. These
actions may lead to the immediate termination of the business relationship with
Fjällräven as well as result in legal actions.

2. Child Labour
2.1 Definition
We define, in this context, the word “child” as a person younger than 15 years ofage as covered by article 2.3 in the ILO convention No.138.
2.2 Policy
Fjällräven does not accept child labour. All measures to prevent child labour
shall be implemented taking into account the best interests of the child.
We base our policy regarding child labour on the ILO convention No.138
recognizing the right of the child to be protected from economic exploitation andfrom performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with thechild's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or physical, mental,
spiritual, moral or social development. If the minimum employment age, in the
country in which a supplier maintains its business is higher than 15 years, thenthe supplier must adhere to the national law and regulations.
We acknowledge that according to the UN Convention on the Rights of theChild, article 1. , a person is a child until the age of 18. We therefore recommend
our suppliers to make sure that workers in the age group 15-18 years are treatedaccordingly. Limits for working hours and overtime for this age group should be
set with special consideration to the workers age.
2.3 Enforcement
If a supplier does not accept our policy on child labour, we will not continue our
co-operation with this supplier.

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3. Workers Rights
Every worker shall be treated with respect and dignity. Fjällräven expects the
suppliers to respect the personal dignity, privacy and rights of each individual
and to prohibit any kind of violence and assault at the workplace, including
threatening and intimidating behavior and performance of the worker. The
workers shall be free to lodge complaints with their superiors.
All workers should be entitled to his or her basic rights:
3.1. Forced Labor
3.1.1 We do not tolerate forced, compulsory or any other type of labor that isdeemed to be illegal in the production of goods for Fjällräven.
3.1.2 Fjällräven does not accept that bonded workers or prisoners are used in
the production of Fjällräven goods.
3.1.3 There shall be no restrictions on the worker’s right to leave the workplace.
3.1.4 Workers shall not be required to lodge "deposits" or their identity papers
with their employer.
3.1.5 Any commissions and other fees to recruitment agencies in connection
with employment of foreign, migrant or temporary workers should becovered by the employer. Never should these workers be required toremain employed for an extended period of time against their own will.
3.1.6 Under no circumstances does Fjällräven accept that our suppliers use
humiliation or corporal punishment or other forms of mental or physicaldisciplinary actions. No worker shall be subject to physical, sexual,
psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.
3.2. Non-Discrimination
No worker should be discriminated on the basis of race, national origin,ethnicity, political opinion, social group, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender,
marital status, health, disability or other classes protected by law.
3.2.1 All workers possessing the same experience and qualifications should
receive equal conditions during employment, including hiring,compensation, advancement, termination or retirement. We expect our
suppliers to promote equal opportunities for and treatment of its workers
irrespective of the above mentioned reasons.
3.2.2 Dismissal of pregnant female workers, or workers during parental leave,
or following their return to work, is not acceptable. Workers taking
parental leave shall be entitled to return to their employment on the sameterms and conditions that applied to them prior to taking leave and theyshall not be subject to any discrimination, loss of seniority or deduction ofwages.

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3.3 Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
Fjällräven respects the workers’ right to freedom of association and collective
bargaining. All workers should be free to join associations of their own choosing,and they should have the right to bargain collectively.
We do not accept any disciplinary or discriminatory actions from the factory
against workers who organize or join an association. We expect our suppliers torecognize and respect, as far as covered by the national laws or international
standards, the workers’ right to freedom of association and to neither favor nor
discriminate against members of employee organizations or trade unions.
3.4 Labor Contract
All workers shall be entitled to a written employment contract that contains an
accurate, complete and understandable summary of the terms and conditions of
employment, including wages, benefits and working conditions. This also counts
for foreign, migrant, temporary or home workers, who in any case are not to betreated less favorably. Fjällräven expects our suppliers to ensure that all
employees are aware of their legal rights and obligations.
3.5 Working Hours
3.5.1 We expect our suppliers to comply with the maximum number of regular
working hours laid down in the applicable laws of the country in which a
supplier maintains its business premises. This limit shall not exceed 48
hours a week as stated in the ILO convention No.1. In exceptional
circumstances as covered by article 2 to 5 in the ILO convention No.1. thelimit of 48 hours a week can be extended.
3.5.2 Workers are entitled to at least one day of rest in every seven-day period.
3.5.3 Overtime work must always be voluntary and compensated in accordancewith applicable law and at premium rates. Overtime shall not berequested on a regular basis. The hours shall not exceed the numbers
allowed by the law of the country. The sum of regular and overtime
working hours shall not exceed 60 hours a week, unless in exceptional
circumstances.
3.5.3 The workers should be granted their stipulated annual leave and sickleave without any form of repercussions.
3.5.4 Workers should be given their stipulated maternity and/or parental leavein case of pregnancy (see 3.2.2).
In developing countries, we recommend that our suppliers provide theworkers with at least one free meal daily.

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3.6 Compensation/Wages
Every worker has the right to an income that meets his or hers basic needs andprovides some discretionary income. The legal minimum wages should be aminimum requirement, but not a recommended level. We expect our suppliers toprovide fair remuneration and to guarantee the applicable national statutory
minimum wage, the prevailing industry wage or the wage negotiated in collective
agreements, whichever is higher. Where compensation does not meet worker’s
basic needs and provide some discretionary income, each employer shall takeappropriate actions that seek to progressively realize a level of compensationthat does.
Wages must be paid regularly, on time and be fair in respect of the worker’s
experience, qualification and work performance. Fjällräven does not accept
deductions as a disciplinary measure.

4. Safety & Health at Workplace
All workers shall be provided a safe and healthy workplace setting to prevent
accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with, or occurring in thecourse of work or as a result of the operation of suppliers’ facilities. Fjällräven
expects its supplier to take responsibility for the health and safety of theirworkers and to control hazards and take the best reasonably possible
precautionary measures against accidents and occupational diseases.
Fjällräven requires from its suppliers that the safety and health of theworkers should be a priority at all times. No hazardous equipment or unsafe
buildings are accepted. Suppliers shall adopt responsible measures to mitigate
negative impacts that the workplace has on the environment.
The factory shall at all times be in possession of all applicable certificates andpermits related to health and safety issues.
4.1 Building and Fire Safety
4.1.1 The factory should have clearly marked exits, and preferably emergency
exits on all floors. All exit doors should open outwards. Exits should not
be blocked by any items such as cartons, fabric rolls or debris, and should
be well lit. If emergency exits are locked, the keys should be placed behindbreakable glass next to the doors, and thus be available to staff at all
times.
4.1.2 All workers should be aware of the safety arrangements in the factory,
such as emergency exits, fire extinguisher, first aid equipment, etc.
4.1.3 An evacuation plan should be displayed in the factory and the fire alarm
should be tested regularly. Evacuation drills should be performed at least
once a year.
4.1.4 All buildings shall be safe, maintained and checked regularly.

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4.2 First Aid
4.2.1 First aid equipment must be available in each factory and at least one
person in each department should have training in basic first aid.
4.2.2 The employer should pay any costs (not covered by the social security)
which a worker may incur for medical care, following an injury during
work in the factory.
4.2.3 It is recommended that a doctor or nurse is available at short notice, incase of an accident in the factory.
4.3 Factory conditions
4.3.1 A safe and healthy working environment shall be provided to prevent
accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in
the course of work or as a result of the operation of the supplier’s facility.
4.3.2 It is important for the workers’ well-being that the factory environment isclean and free from pollution.
4.3.3 The temperature in the factory should be tolerable as a working
environment, and the ventilation should be adequate. Heaters or fansshould be provided when needed.
4.3.4 The lighting at each workstation should be sufficient for the work that isbeing performed, at all times of day.
4.3.5 Sanitary facilities should be clean and the workers shall have accesswithout restrictions. The number of facilities should be adequate for thenumber of workers in the factory. Sanitary facilities shall preferably beseparated for men and women.
4.4 Pregnant Workers and New Mothers
Fjällräven’s suppliers shall abide protective provisions benefiting pregnant
workers and new mothers, including temporary reassignments away from work
stations and work environments that may pose a risk to the health of pregnant
woman and their unborn children. If such protective provisions are not existentby national law, suppliers shall take reasonable measures to ensure the safety
and health of pregnant woman and their unborn children.
4.4.1 We recommend our suppliers to make temporary adjustments of working
hours during and after pregnancy.
4.4.2 Factories shall provide new mothers with breast-feeding breaks andfacilities.
4.4.3 We recommend that factories with female workers arrange day care forchildren below school age.

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5. Housing conditions
If a factory provides housing facilities for its staff, the requirements regarding
safety and health conditions, under point 4 “Safety & Health at Workplace”,
should also be applicable to the workers’ housing area.
5.1

All workers must be provided with his or her own bed, and the living space
per worker must meet the minimum legal requirements.
5.2 Separate dormitories as well as toilets and showers shall be provided formen and women.
5.3 There should be no restrictions on the workers’ rights to leave thedormitory.
5.4 In particular, Fjällräven wants to stress the importance of fire alarms, fire
extinguishers, unobstructed emergency exits, evacuation drills and safebuildings in dormitory areas (see point 4 “Safety & Health at Workplace”).

6. Environment
Our suppliers must comply with all applicable environmental laws andregulations in the country of operation. We also expect our suppliers to makeevery effort to reduce the environmental impact of their business by adopting thebest practice principles and continuously seeking improved methods to minimize
any adverse environmental impact of their operations, including emissions,
resource use and waste.
6.1 According to Fjällräven’s chemical restrictions, we do not allow the use ofcertain hazardous chemicals in the production of our articles. All of our
suppliers must sign the Fjällräven Chemical Guideline, confirming that noprohibited chemical substances will be used in the production.
6.2 When the suppliers have a choice between two chemicals that serve thesame purpose, they should choose the chemical that is the least harmful tothe environment.
6.3 Hazardous waste shall be monitored and minimized. Disposal has to beundertaken in a safe way.
6.4 We recommend that our suppliers minimize production waste and spill.
6.5 Water usage shall be monitored and we recommend using recycled water,in order to reduce the total volume of usage.
6.6 Effluent treatment plants (ETPs) shall be properly operated, used andmaintained as well as be appropriate for the types of effluents generated
from the operations.
6.7 Energy usage shall be monitored and we recommend using renewableenergy whenever possible.

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7. Wool, feathers and down, leather and other products
from animals
Animals shall never be subjected to harsh or cruel treatment. Taking the lives ofanimals must at all times be conducted using the quickest, least painful and nontraumatic method available. Products from animals that are not intended forhuman consumption are generally not used.
7.1 Fjällräven does not accept:-

real fur in clothing, accessories or any other Fjällräven products.

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plucking or harvesting of feathers or down from live birds or feathers or
down from force-fed birds.

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the practice of sheep mulesing.

-products from animals which have been slaughtered without stunning.

7.2 Animals shall be treated in accordance with the European Convention for theprotection of animals kept for farming purposes. This means, for example,
that the animals shall receive:-proper and sufficient food and water,-adequate shelter and a comfortable resting area,-

opportunity to perform normal patterns of behavior,-minimization of pain and distress during handling,-

minimization of mental suffering during handling,-protection from disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.

7.3 Animals that are transported shall be treated in accordance with the latest
version of the European Convention for the protection of animals during
international transport and the Council regulation on the protection ofanimals during transport. This means, for example that:-transportation must be carefully planned in order to minimize
transportation times.

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only healthy animals may be transported, no sick or pregnant animals.

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during transportation, water, feed and rest shall be offered to animals at
suitable intervals in appropriate quality and quantity with regard to their
species and size.

-transportation of live animals should be replaced by the transportation ofgerm cells or carcasses wherever possible.

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8. Data Protection
Fjällräven suppliers shall not disclose information that is not known to thegeneral public for personal gain or the benefit of anyone other than the company.
Such information includes technical data, financial data, operating data,
customer information, memoranda or other information regarding thecompany’s business and operational activities and future plans.

9. Monitoring and Enforcement
9.1 The principle of trust and co-operation
Fjällräven expects all its suppliers to respect this Code of Conduct and actively
do their utmost to achieve our standards. We trust our own staff to take a highlevel of responsibility for their work, and we expect our suppliers to do the same.
We believe in partnership and we are willing to work with our suppliers toachieve workable solutions in each individual case.
We are willing to take in consideration cultural differences and other factorsthat may vary from country to country, but we will not compromise on our basic
requirements regarding safety and human rights.
9.2 Monitoring
Fjällräven reserves the right to monitor compliance with regard to the principles
and requirements set forth in this Code of Conduct. All suppliers are obliged tokeep Fjällräven informed at all times where each order is being produced.
Fjällräven has the right to make periodic and unannounced visits to all factories
producing our goods, at any time. However, these inspections shall only takeplace in accordance with the applicable laws and without compromising thebusiness activities of the supplier.
We also reserve the right to allow an independent third party of our choice toconduct audits for ensuring compliance with our Code of Conduct. During audits
Fjällräven requires access to all documents and areas and to all employees forconfidential interviews. Fjällräven ensures that personal data is handled inaccordance with applicable legal guidelines on the protection of personal
information and anti-trust regulations.
9.3 Non-compliance
Should we find that a supplier does not comply with the Fjällräven Code of
Conduct, we will terminate our business relationship with this supplier, if
corrective measures are not taken within a suitable and agreed time limit.
Significant breaches of the Fjällräven Code of Conduct will not be accepted
and lead to the immediate termination of the relationship with Fjällräven.

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10(10)Code of Conduct Compliance Commitment- We hereby confirm that we have received, read and fully understood the
Fjällräven Code of Conduct.
- We confirm that we have full knowledge of all relevant laws in the countries
where we are operating.
- We confirm that the requirements in the Fjällräven Code of Conduct are notin any way contradictory to the national law.
- We commit to comply with the Fjällräven Code of Conduct and to take theresponsibility to inform all our employees, subcontractors and subsidiaries on
the content of the Code of Conduct and to make sure that they comply
accordingly.
- We accept Fjällräven’s right to make unannounced inspections at ourfactories and subcontractors at any time, and that this right can be carried out
by any independent third party that has been appointed by Fjällräven.
- We guarantee that no production of goods for Fjällräven will take place at anyother location than those Fjällräven has been informed of. We will, without
delay, supply Fjällräven with detailed information on the location of all
production facilities used for production of goods for Fjällräven.
- We commit to the responsibility of keeping ourselves informed on the content
of the Fjällräven Code of Conduct and accept that Fjällräven reserves theright to amend or modify the Code at any time.
- We hereby commit to immediately report all incidences and violations/breaches of the Fjällräven Code of Conduct to compliance@fjallraven.se.
Any other inquiries shall also be reported to this point of contact.

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